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Kapil Sharma Unveils Season 5 of The Great Indian Kapil Show with Premiere Date
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 17 Sep 2026, 05:17 AM
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Comedian Kapil Sharma announced the launch of Season 5 of The Great Indian Kapil Show, revealing its premiere date.
Mumbai-based comedian Kapil Sharma confirmed that the fifth installment of his television comedy series, The Great Indian Kapil Show, will soon hit the airwaves. The announcement was made during a press interaction where Sharma emphasized that the show is “not done yet” and promised fresh content for viewers.
The new season is scheduled to premiere on 5 October 2024 on Sony Entertainment Television, according to the broadcaster's official schedule. Production houses involved have hinted at a mix of celebrity interviews, stand‑up sketches and audience‑participation games, maintaining the format that made earlier seasons popular.
Industry analysts note that the show's return could boost prime‑time ratings for Sony, especially as competition from streaming platforms intensifies. Fans have taken to social media, expressing excitement and awaiting the first episode’s lineup.
Kapil Sharma, who has been a staple of Indian television comedy for over a decade, reiterated his commitment to delivering humor that resonates across age groups. The network has not disclosed further details about guest appearances or special segments for the opening episode.
The new season is scheduled to premiere on 5 October 2024 on Sony Entertainment Television, according to the broadcaster's official schedule. Production houses involved have hinted at a mix of celebrity interviews, stand‑up sketches and audience‑participation games, maintaining the format that made earlier seasons popular.
Industry analysts note that the show's return could boost prime‑time ratings for Sony, especially as competition from streaming platforms intensifies. Fans have taken to social media, expressing excitement and awaiting the first episode’s lineup.
Kapil Sharma, who has been a staple of Indian television comedy for over a decade, reiterated his commitment to delivering humor that resonates across age groups. The network has not disclosed further details about guest appearances or special segments for the opening episode.